Quote by Robert Graves

Down, wanton, down! Have you no shame That at the whisper of Love's name, Or Beauty's, presto! up you raise Your angry head and stand at gaze?


Down, wanton, down! Have you no shame That at the whisper of

Summary

This quote is an admonishment to the personified emotion of anger or lust. It expresses disapproval towards the individual for allowing themselves to be so easily provoked by the mention of love or beauty. The speaker questions their lack of self-control and urges them to suppress their impulsive reactions.

By Robert Graves
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